used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRAFT OF MYSTERY.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The lad did not move, and the command was repeated in a louder tone.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A CRAFT OF MYSTERY.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
Dacre
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From this reading "Wake up, there, Tom Dacre," the man said.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The lad did not move, and the command was repeated in a louder tone.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
gapings
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From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lad did not move, and the command was repeated in a louder tone.
and nothing more
From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
a boy or man
From this reading The lad did not move, and the command was repeated in a louder tone.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The lad did not move, and the command was repeated in a louder tone.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Wake up, there, Tom Dacre," the man said.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The lad did not move, and the command was repeated in a louder tone.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A CRAFT OF MYSTERY.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lad did not move, and the command was repeated in a louder tone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CRAFT OF MYSTERY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
recurring again and again
From this reading The lad did not move, and the command was repeated in a louder tone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Wake up, there, Tom Dacre," the man said.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Wake up, there, Tom Dacre," the man said.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
male cat
From this reading Tom, lying quiet amid the blankets, heard some one cross the cabin and come to a pause so close to him that he could hear the man's heavy breathing.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The lad did not move, and the command was repeated in a louder tone.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Wake up, there, Tom Dacre," the man said.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading This time Tom, cleverly imitating the gapings and vacant expression of one just aroused from sleep, opened his eyes.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading "Wake up, there, Tom Dacre," the man said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lad did not move, and the command was repeated in a louder tone.
